Associate Pastor for Worship and Music

SBC Executive Committee; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SBC Executive Committee in Morehead City, NC, seeks an Associate Pastor for Worship and Music to plan, direct, and evaluate all music ministries, including choirs, ensembles, and worship bands, and to grow the ministry through scriptural, creative practices that could include, but not be limited to: choirs, ensembles, praise teams, instrumental groups, worship bands, summer music camps, seasonal and special events, etc.

Qualifications

• Strong musical ability across styles.
• Strong communication skills.
• Shepherd's heart and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to recruit and develop music/media teams.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Senior Pastor to plan and lead worship services.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead worship services with the Senior Pastor.
• Recruit, train, and shepherd worship team members, media volunteers, and staff.
• Oversee choirs, ensembles, praise teams, bands, and seasonal programs.
• Ensure instruments, AVL, and media equipment are maintained/updated.
• Develop annual worship and media budgets with staff.
• Promote spiritual growth through rehearsals and gatherings.
• Oversee streaming, sound, and video ministries with both technical and spiritual leadership.
• Carry out pastoral duties (visitation, weddings, funerals, preaching).

Skills

Musician

Communication

Team leadership

Adaptability

Relational

Tools

AVL systems

Video equipment

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Associate Pastor for Worship and Music will plan, coordinate, implement, direct, and evaluate all of the music ministries of the church and work to grow this ministry through creative, scriptural practices that could include, but not be limited to: choirs, ensembles, praise teams, instrumental groups, worship bands, summer music camps, seasonal and special events, etc. The person in this role will be considered a pastor and will serve in the function of Associate Pastor by sharing the duties and responsibilities associated with that role, including care of the congregation and, if a gift and passion of the individual, teaching and preaching opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Senior Pastor and other pastoral staff to plan and lead worship services and perform other pastoral duties as needed.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead worship services in collaboration with the Senior Pastor.
• Recruit, train, and shepherd worship team members, media volunteers, and staff.
• Oversee choirs, ensembles, praise teams, bands, seasonal programs, and special events.
• Ensure all instruments, AVL, and media equipment are maintained and upgraded as needed.
• Partner with volunteers and staff to develop annual worship and media budgets.
• Promote spiritual growth and team culture through rehearsals, retreats, and gatherings.
• Oversee streaming, sound, and video ministries, providing both technical excellence and spiritual leadership.

Carry out pastoral duties(visitation rotation, weddings, funerals, and teaching/ preaching as needed)

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a skilled musician with the ability to utilize various styles of music in worship
• Demonstrate strong communication skills
• Recruit and develop music and media teams
• Possess a shepherd’s heart
• Have good administrative skills
• Be a collaborative team player
• Possess the ability to adapt and lead change well
• Be highly relational
• Possess a strong work ethic